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The full East Ridge. The standard East Arete ascends couloirs north or south of the ridge to the large notch just past the large sub-peak, making for a significantly shorter route, but not nearly as fun!

Downclimbing from the notch at the base of the East Arete on our descent.

Gear Notes:

Light alpine rack & long slings.

Approach Notes:

In summer, the clearance of your vehicle and the presence of 4WD will determine how close to the end of the dirt road you get. In winter it is snow level, which for us on this trip started at 6,500 ft.

The approach is pretty straightforward and there are a number of ways you can do it.

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For the most part the weather is pretty stable, and the avalanche hazard isn't nearly as frightening as in the intermountain states. And if you don't like the weather in the mountains, there's always sport climbing at the Owens River Gorge or bouldering here and there.

It's just a shame that if you live in the Bay Area you have to drive 10-14 hours to get there, depending on weather. Being a local is best for winter play in the Bishop area.